Porcelain Tiles · Metal All the variations of a fascinating material RAK Ceramics celebrates the dramatic effects and contrasting colours created during the ageing process of raw

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MetalAll the variations of a fascinating material

RAK Ceramics celebrates the dramatic effects and contrasting colours created during the ageing process of raw metal. With a bold and arresting appearance, the Metal collection for wall and floor, is perfect for urban and industrial settings.

Metal-effect tiles are offered in a wide range of plain and decor range: roughly ground steel, aged bronze, rusty metal sheet, etc. The range perfectly matches with any interior and decorative style, giving life to spaces that are both elegant and surprising.


Detroit Metal

Wall: Detroit Metal Beige 60x60 cm, Floor: Detroit Metal Beige 75x75 cm

Detroit MetalMETAL

Wall: Detroit Metal Brown 75x75 cm, Floor: Detroit Metal Brown 75x75 cm


Detroit Metal

Wall: Detroit Metal Grey 75x75 cm


Detroit Metal

Wall: Detroit Metal Beige 60x120 cm


60x120 60x6075x75

Sizes

step30x120

skirting60x8

Detroit Metal

Skirting75x8

Name Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM)

detroit metal beige AGB12DRMTBEEZMSS5L 60x120 AGB06DRMTBEEZMSNLL 60x60 AGB75DRMTBEEZMSS5L 75x75

detroit metal brown AGB12DRMTBRNZMSS5L 60x120 AGB06DRMTBRNZMSNLL 60x60 AGB75DRMTBRNZMSS5L 75x75

detroit metal taupe AGB12DRMTTPEZMSS5L 60x120 AGB06DRMTTPEZMSNLL 60x60 AGB75DRMTTPEZMSS5L 75x75

detroit metal light grey AGB12DRMTLIGZMSS5L 60x120 AGB06DRMTLIGZMSNLL 60x60 AGB75DRMTLIGZMSS5L 75x75

detroit metal grey AGB12DRMTGRYZMSS5L 60x120 AGB06DRMTGRYZMSNLL 60x60 AGB75DRMTGRYZMSS5L 75x75

Name Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM)

detroit metal beige skirting AGSZZDRMTBEE005816 75x8 AGSZZDRMTBEE005737 60x8

detroit metal brown skirting AGSZZDRMTBRN005817 75x8 AGSZZDRMTBRN005738 60x8

detroit metal taupe skirting AGSZZDRMTTPE005820 75x8 AGSZZDRMTTPE005815 60x8

detroit metal light grey skirting AGSZZDRMTLIG005819 75x8 AGSZZDRMTLIG005814 60x8

detroit metal grey skirting AGSZZDRMTGRY005818 75x8 AGSZZDRMTGRY005813 60x8

detroit metal beige step AGTZZDRMTBEE005799 30x120

detroit metal brown step AGTZZDRMTBRN005800 30x120

detroit metal taupe step AGTZZDRMTTPE005803 30x120

detroit metal light grey step AGTZZDRMTLIG005802 30x120

detroit metal grey step AGTZZDRMTGRY005801 30x120

Sizes (cm)Thickness

(mm) Pieces X M2

X Kg X

XSq. Pallet

M2 XSq. Pallet

kg X Sq. Pallet

X Eu. Pallet

M2 X Eu. Pallet

kg X Eu. Pallet

75x75 9 2 1.12 23.00 - - - 45 50.40 1056.00

60x120 9 2 1.44 29.00 30 43.20 891.00

60x60 9 4 1.44 28.00 - - - 36 51.84 1029.00

Steps 30x120 9 2 0.72 20 - - - - - -

Skirting 60x8 9 18 - 19 80 - 1520.00 - - -

detroit metal beige

detroit metal taupedetroit metal brown

detroit metal greydetroit metal light grey

Detroit MetalMETAL

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Sparko

Wall: Sparko White 30x60 cm, Sparko White Brick Mosaic 30x30 cm,Floor: Sparko White 60x60 cm

sparko beigesparko white

sparko beige mosaic 5x530x30 cm

sparko white mosaic 5x530x30 cm

sparko white brick mosaic 30x30 cm

sparko beige brick mosaic 30x30 cm

mosaic5x530x30

brick mosaic30x30

60x60

Skirting 60X8

Sizes

Sparko

PT

METAL

30x60

Name Code Size(CM) Code Size(CM) Name Code Size(CM)

sparko white A06GZSPR-WH0.M0L 60x60 A09GZSPR-WH0.M0L 30x60 sparko white mosaic 5x5 AM-30ZSPR-WH/5 30x30

sparko beige A06GZSPR-BE0.M0L 60x60 A09GZSPR-BE0.M0L 30x60 sparko beige mosaic 5x5 AM-GPJ-SPR-BE/5 30x30

sparko white skirting ASK-6GP-SPRK-WH 60x8 sparko white brick mosaic AM-GPSPR-WH/BRK 30x30

sparko beige skirting ASK-6GP-SPRK-BE 60x8 sparko beige brick mosaic AM-GPJ-SPR-BE/BRK 30x30

Sizes (cm)Thickness

(mm) Pieces X M2

X Kg X

XSq. Pallet

M2 XSq. Pallet

kg X Sq. Pallet

X Eu. Pallet

M2 X Eu. Pallet

kg X Eu. Pallet

60x60 9 4 1.44 28.00 - - - 36 51.84 1029.00

30x60 9 6 1.08 23.00 - - - 48 51.84 1125.00

Mosaic 30x30 9 10 - 14.00 - - - 48 - 672.00

Brick Mosaic 30x30 9 10 - 14.00 - - - 48 - 672.00

Skirting 60x8 9 18 - 19.00 80 - 1520.00 - - -


T E C H N I C A L C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S - P O R C E L A I N T I L E S ( B I a - GL)

Test Description Standard Test Method International Standard ISO 13006 (Rectified) (Unrectified)

Length & Width BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.6% +/- 0.1% +/- 0.3%

Thickness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/-5.0% +/- 5.0% +/- 5.0%

Rectangle Squareness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.6% +/- 0.2% +/- 0.4%

Straightness of sides BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.5% +/- 0.2% +/- 0.3%

Surface Flatness BS EN ISO 10545-2 +/- 0.5% +/- 0.3% +/- 0.3%

Water Absorption BS EN ISO 10545-3 <=0.5% <=0.4% <=0.4%

Modulus of Rupture BS EN ISO 10545-4 >=35 N/mm2 >=40 N/mm2 >=40 N/mm2

Breaking Strength BS EN ISO 10545-4 >=1300N >=1500N >=1600N

Resistance to surface abrasion BS EN ISO 10545-6 Manufacturer to state Abrasion Class PEI Class 2 -5 PEI Class 2 -5

Linear Thermal Expansion BS EN ISO 10545-8 <=9x10-60C-1 <=7x10-60C-1 <=7x10-60C-1

Resistance to Thermal Shock BS EN ISO 10545-9 No visible defect No visible defect No visible defect

Crazing Resistance BS EN ISO 10545-11 No crazing No crazing No crazing

Frost Resistance BS EN ISO 10545-12 No visible damage No visible damage No visible damage

Resistance to chemicals BS EN ISO 10545-13 No visible defect No visible defect No visible defect

Resistance to stains BS EN ISO 10545-14 Manufacturer to state class Stain removed Min.class 4 Stain removed Min.class 4

Colour Resistance to UV Light DIN 51094 No change in color No change in color No change in color

RAK Ceramics Specifications

Note : Shade variation across the batches is inherent to the manufacturing process and the pre-laying colour comparison is recommended

P O R C E L A I N T I L E S ( B I a - G L ) :Porcelain tiles are manufactured using pure, selectively imported raw materials mixed using the most advanced extraction and sorting techniques; they are obtained with a production process similar to that of single-fired tiles.The resulting product is top-quality porcelain tile, obtained by raw materials wet grinding, followed by partial drying by spraying, silo storage to allow homogenization of properties, and pressing with highly efficient hydraulic presses up to specific pressures more than 500 kg/cm2. The high pressure combined with high firing temperature exceeding 1200 °C results in highly compact & strong ceramic surface with very low water absorption (lower than 0.1% according to UNI EN ISO 10545-3) and extremely high mechanical resistance (average value exceeding 50 N/mm2 according to UNI EN ISO 10545-4).Thanks to their low porosity, these porcelain tiles are frost-proof and rated as belonging to the BIa GL class according to the European Standard UNI EN 14411 which requires water absorption ≤ 0.5%. The MoR (modulus of rupture) in accordance with UNI EN ISO 10545-4 results to 50 N/mm2 while the required value is 35 N/mm2. RAK Ceramics porcelain tiles are available in a wide range of designs, sizes and finishes.

ADVICE ON LAYINGAlthough our porcelain tiles can be installed using traditional cement mortars, we advise using modern adhesives. While installing on wall, the two-layer spreading system is recommended to perfectly wet the back of the tile. Quickly dipping each tile in water before installation will remove any dust on the back of the tile for perfect adhesion. Do not wet the tiles if you are using vinyl, acrylic resin adhesives or two-component organic-solvent based adhesive.It is advisable to incorporate suitable shrinkage - flexion joints (movement/ expansion joints) when installing on large floors: the joints should never be spaced more than 4 - 5 linear meters apart indoors and 3 linear meters apart outdoors. Be careful while using strong coloured grouts as they might leave stains on the surface of the tiles that may be difficult to remove later.

T E C H N I C A L F E A T U R E S

Product Guide


T I L E - L A Y I N G R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

All RAK Ceramics products are subject to size and shade variations. Please check the size, batch number, caliber, tone, choice, color, quality of the pieces before the installation, as no claims will be accepted once the tiles are installed.

Place some tiles on the floor - 2 or 3 sqm - and check the overall technical and aesthetic characteristics with care and check if there is enough product to finish the work.

Manufacturer’s responsibility is only limited to replacement of defective material if any, prior to fixing of tiles and we will not entertain claim of any nature after the tiles are installed.

Therefore, if any issue is found on the delivered product, the contractor for installation or the client should not install the tiles. The issue should be communicated to RAK Ceramics for investigation and further action for resolution as required.

The substrate must be a compact cement bed. Levelling system ensures flatness between tiles avoiding movements during the mortar setting. This reduces the time for the ceramic laying obtaining a perfect lippage-free finish. Avoid movements between the tiles due to the mortar setting.

The width of grout joints must be established by the installation supervisor, unless grout widths are regulated by national laying standards. The grout colour should be selected according to the colour of the tile. We recommend to select a matching colour. Before using fine-grain coloured grout on lapped, polished or brushed products, always test it. If the pigment is very adhesive, it may be very difficult to remove.

We recommend to lay the tiles by using suitable adhesives for each kind of product and surface. As general rule, tiles must be installed in the same position. The minimum joint is 2 mm for rectified tiles, although we suggest a higher joint for big size products. After grouting, remove any excess product as quickly as possible by repeatedly washing the area with a sponge and water.

Steps to follow 1. First, set the tool to the scale according to the ceramic thickness. 2. Introduce the crossheads and continue laying the adjacent tiles. 3. Put the wedges in the crosshead manually. 4. Tighten the wedges with the pliers to level the pieces. 5. Allow for setting for the time recommended by the manufacturer of the adhesive cement. 6. Remove the crossheads. Hit the crosshead with a rubber mallet or with your foot in the direction of the joint. Do not hit the wedges. The company will not accept any claim if this is due to the problems caused by not following these suggestions and instructions.

LATICRETE IS A RECOMMENDED PARTNER OF RAK CERAMICS

R A K C E R A M I C S C A R E E X C L U S I V E P O S T I N S T A L L A T I O N C L E A N I N G S E R V I C E

Maintenance of ceramic and porcelain tiles on dry surfaces is relatively easy. RAK Ceramics tiles are highly scratch and stain resistant. • By regularly sweeping the floor, you can help avoid scratches that small pebbles or sand can create.• Make it a habit to always wipe the soles of your shoes on a mat before entering the house. Thoroughly wipe up any spills using plain warm water. • While they are not likely to stain your ceramic tiles, spills may stain the grout between the tiles and if they are left to sit for too long, may also stain the actual

tiles. • Plain water is the ideal cleaner because it leaves no residue if you dry the surface of the tiles thoroughly after cleaning. • If tiles are left wet after cleaning, there may be some unsightly mineral residue after the water dries, but this can easily be removed by spot cleaning. • If stains resist cleaning with water alone, you can use a mild acidic solution, such as white vinegar. Use it highly diluted and rinse with plain water then dry. • As food stains are acidic in nature, try using a mild alkaline solution. • Use common detergents sparingly, rinse with plain water and dry thoroughly.

We have collaborated with Fila, a leading company in cleaning, protection and maintenance of ceramic surfaces to offer an exclusive cleaning service to address our customers post installation concerns.Cleaning after laying is of vital importance as a lot of unseen debris and reactive chemicals can affect the visual appearance of the ceramic material. With this new service, our customers can take advantage of Fila’s professional on-site consultation. For more info please visit www.rakceramics.com

M A I N T E N A N C E A N D C L E A N I N G O F T I L E S

Product Guide


V3 MEDIUM

Medium to high shade variation within each carton.

In printing, colour of the products may differ slightly from actual, pictures are only for reference.

Product Guide

R R A T I N G T A B L E

Collections Typology Colours R

Detroit Metal Porcelain Tiles

Beige R10

Brown R10

Taupe R10

Light Grey R10

Grey R10

Sparko Porcelain TilesWhite R9

Beige R9

V1 EVEN

The least amount of shade variation attainable.

DOMESTIC PURPOSE

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS

LIGHT COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC AREA

WALL TILES FLOOR TILES

INDICATIONS FOR USE

COLOUR VARIATIONS

Residential areas, hotel rooms, bathrooms

Indoor public areas subject to medium pedestrian traffic such as restaurants, bars, offices, shops, hotel public areas, convention rooms.

I C O N S

SURFACE STRUCTURE FINISh

EDGE

MATT

SURFACE LOOK

RECTIFIED

TYPOLOGY

PORCELAIN TILESPT

Natural looking surface.

Product Guide

SMOOTH

Tiles with an even and regular surface, free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

LAPPATo

Semi polished/honed products achieved by polishing the tile’s surface with an abrasive wheel, not long enough to attain the luster of a typical polished tile.

Contact

RAK CeRAmiCs

P.O. Box 4714, Ras Al Khaimah,

United Arab emirates (U.A.e.)

Tel.: +971 7 2467000

Fax: +971 7 2445270

email : [email protected]

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Porcelain Tiles · Metal All the variations of a fascinating material RAK Ceramics celebrates the dramatic effects and contrasting colours created during the ageing process of raw